NMNAINA

New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association

An organization dedicated to the enablement of Native American Nurses

Membership Form Student Success Award

About Us

The New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association was incorporated on June 24, 1986. Membership is opened specifically to Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, students enrolled in Nursing Programs and interested Associate members.

Paid Membership

American Indian person who is a Registered Or Practical/Vocational Nurse.

Associate Membership

Persons who support the goals of the New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association, Inc.

Student Membership

Students of American Indian decent enrolled in a Nursing program and/or related health field.

Goals

  • Advocate for the health care needs of the American Indian People.
  • Act as a liaison within the nursing profession through the development of nursing education activities.
  • Inform the public about the health needs of American Indian People.
  • Recommend nursing care strategies to meet the health needs of American Indian People.
  • Support American Indian students pursuing health careers.

Objectives

  • Collaborate with health care agencies.
  • Sponsor workshops and/or seminars directly related to nursing care activities.
  • Disseminate of accurate information regarding the health status of American Indian People.
  • Recommend and offer technical assistance to the various government, and private agencies in developing programs designed to improve the total health of the American Indian People.
  • Identify and maintain relationships with students pursuing health related goals.
  • Provide scholarships for nursing students.

News

Upcoming Meetings

All meetings are held virtually.

Zoom link notification to meetings will be sent out via email.

All meetings held the second Saturday of the month, 10 AM to 12 PM Mountain time.

For information on future meetings, please contact:

Meet the Board

Board of Directors

Student Success Scholarship

Spring 2025 NMNAINA Scholarships

Deadline for Spring 2025 Student Success Award is January 17, 2025

Download Success Award Application

NMNAINA Scholarship Recipients

Student Bios

Contact Us

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 26674, Albuquerque, NM 87125

Organization Officers

  • Lucretia Jones, RN, MSN - Board President
  • Erma Marbut, RN, MSN/Ed. - President Emeritius
  • Dee Billops, RN, DNP, APRN-BCS - Treasurer

Board Members

  • Fran A'Hern Smith, RN, DNP - Board Member
  • Sarah Phillips Ruiz, RN, BSN - Board Member

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